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MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 12
Rays Reportedly Enter Mix For Diamondbacks’ 3-Time All-Star
The Tampa Bay Rays had a disappointing 2025 season, going 77-85 and finishing in fourth place in the American League East. They didn’t have enough offense to be a true contender.
Bryce Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12
Diamondbacks Designate Bryce Jarvis For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Bryce Jarvis has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man move for their signing of Michael Soroka, which is now official.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 12
D-backs Lefty Had Another Difficult Season
The Arizona Diamondbacks struggled to get through the 2025 season, due in large part to the massive number of injuries suffered — as well as overall disappointing on-field performances.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Zac Gallen News / Just Baseball / December 12
Zac Gallen: A Frontline Starter Hidden in Plain Sight
For the past several years, Zac Gallen has been a model of modern pitching efficiency — a right-hander who wins not with overpowering fastball metrics but with clean shapes, elite pitch consistency, and one of the better north-south separation profiles among frontline starters.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 12
Torey Lovullo Discusses D-backs' Incoming Spring Training Changes
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be heading into 2026 Spring Training with a bit of a different approach, according to recent comments by manager Torey Lovullo.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 11
Are the Diamondbacks seriously considering trading Ketel Marte?
For the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte has never been just another name on the roster. He’s the switch-hitting engine of their offense, one of the heartbeats of their clubhouse, and the clearest example of how the organization can identify, develop, and extend star-level talent.
MLB News / Burn City Sports / December 11
Tampa Bay pitchers linked to possible trade package for D-Backs 2B Marte
PHOENIX — Two Tampa Bay Rays starters have emerged as potential centerpieces of a trade package for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. According to Arizona Central’s reporter Nick Piecoro, right-handers Shane Baz and Ryan Pepiot are among the names being discussed in a possible deal for the All-Star infielder.
MLB News / CBSSports.com / December 11
Why MLB's Winter Meetings were so slow, plus what's next for Alex Bregman, Ketel Marte, more
The MLB world gathered in Orlando this week ... but it didn't result in a flurry of deals
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 11
Diamondbacks’ Lovullo acknowledges uphill battle to re-sign Gallen and Kelly
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo offered an update Thursday on two former cornerstone starters whose futures remain uncertain. Lovullo told Arizona Sports that right-handers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly remain in fluid situations, acknowledging it could be a challenge to bring either pitcher back.
Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 11
Torey Lovullo Discusses D-backs' ABS Challenge Strategy
The Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) challenge system is coming to Major League Baseball in the 2026 season. Players will have (with some limitations) an opportunity to challenge balls and strikes at the major league level for the first time in the upcoming year.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11
Pirates’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte
The Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to address one of their most glaring weaknesses at the winter meetings by pursuing Arizona’s elite second baseman, Ketel Marte.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
The Rays Need to Be All In on This Diamondbacks All-Star
The Tampa Bay Rays are busy trying to improve their roster on the margins. They’ve imported a few outfielders, a handful of pitchers and are deciding which young players they trust.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 10
Diamondbacks Discussed Trade for 2 Rays Pitchers
The Arizona Diamondbacks depart the Winter Meetings without seeing any major trades take place. Of course, the biggest question is Ketel Marte — whether or not he'll be traded, and whether or not the acquiring club can offer enough quality pitching to satisfy GM Mike Hazen and the D-backs.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 10
Diamondbacks Take Right-hander From Cardinals
The Arizona Diamondbacks made three selections in the Triple-A phase of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft this year. Due to not owning an available 40-man roster spot, they did not make any selections during the major league portion of the Draft.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 10
Series down south: Diamondbacks to take on Padres in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY — The Arizona Diamondbacks will head south of the border next April for a two-game series in Mexico City. The team announced they will face the San Diego Padres, marking the first time the Diamondbacks have played in Mexico since 2019.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 10
Diamondbacks Snag Reliever from Rays
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made their first selection in the Rule 5 Draft. Arizona began their selections in the Triple-A portion of the Draft, selecting right-handed reliever Antonio Menendez from the Tampa Bay Rays' Double-A squad.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 10
Red Sox have an edge in Ketel Marte's hot trade market
Marte is coming off back-to-back Silver Slugger seasons, and he's going to be one of the most coveted players in the next couple of days.
Mike Soroka News / Just Baseball / December 10
Mike Soroka Was a Sneaky-Good Signing for the Diamondbacks
According to reports on the morning of December 8, the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka agreed to terms on a one-year contract pending a physical for the 2026 season.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 10
D-Backs’ Torey Lovullo chimes in on Ketel Marte trade rumors
ORLANDO — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo offered his perspective on recent reports of trades for second baseman Ketel Marte. Several reports circulating on social media this week have linked Marte to multiple clubs, most notably the Boston Red Sox, as a potential trade target.
Zac Gallen News / Athlon Sports / December 8
Zac Gallen Announces Personal News Amid MLB Free Agency
Zac Gallen remains one of the most intriguing arms available in MLB free agency. Over seven seasons, the 30-year-old right-hander has developed into one of the league’s most reliable starting pitchers, spending the majority of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks after debuting with the Miami Marlins in 2019.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8
Nationals hire Matt Borgschulte as hitting coach
The Washington Nationals announced what appears to be their full coaching staff at Monday's Winter Meetings (relayed by Andrew Golden of The Washington Post).
Mike Soroka News / Yardbarker / December 8
Diamondbacks make early move at Winter Meetings, agree to deal with RHP Michael Soroka
The Arizona Diamondbacks wasted no time getting to work at the open of MLB's Winter Meetings.
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